New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits for free travel between specified interchanges.

The bill authorizes the New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits. These permits allow for free travel between specific interchanges: thirty-four-A, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, and thirty-nine. The permits are valid only within the designated permit area. The authority may restrict permit use to peak commuter hours. If an audit shows significant revenue loss from permit issuance during peak hours, the authority can charge a discounted rate, subject to a board resolution and a public hearing.

New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits for free travel between specified interchanges.

The bill authorizes the New York State Thruway Authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits. These permits allow for free travel between specific interchanges: thirty-four-A, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, and thirty-nine. The permits are valid only within the designated permit area. The authority may restrict permit use to peak commuter hours. If an audit shows significant revenue loss from permit issuance during peak hours, the authority can charge a discounted rate, subject to a board resolution and a public hearing.